Is Change Possible As You Get Older?

byKevinonFebruary 18, 2009

As you get older, you’ll find that you are going to start hearing things like “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” or “a leopard can’t change its spots.” However, the important thing to remember is the fact that you are not a dog and a leopard! You are a human being and as such, you will find that change, although it is not always easy or natural to you, can happen. All it takes is a little determination, and what you might not know is that determination is something that can learn. When you are considering change as you get older, you will find that there are some things that you can keep in mind.

The first thing that you need to think about is that it is that it is not easy. There is nothing easy about changing your habits. It doesn’t matter how healthy the habit is or how good for you it is. Change is hard and when you try it, you should not be surprised at how difficult it might be. You have developed the habits that you have for a reason and breaking them, especially if they are habits that you have formed over a lifetime, can be quite difficult.

When you want to make a change to your life, start by doing some reading. For instance, if you want to be more active, take a look around at your local community centers and gyms to get you started. Research is a great way to figure out what is out there, and even the passage of seven or eight years can leave you reeling at what is new. Consider what your background is and what you know, and think about where you want to go from there. This is something that can let you know what you want to do and clue you in on an interest that you have wanted to explore.

When you are thinking about changing as you get older, don’t forget that that pertains to mental activities as well as physical ones. Remember that a healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body, and as we age, we do risk becoming inflexible when it comes to our thought processes. Take some time and really consider what areas you have always enjoyed learning about. For instance, if you are interested in languages or history, why not take a class at the local college. You never know what is going to open your mind up to a new experience or lifestyle choice.

When you want to change, be aware that you have already taken the all-important first step. There is a lot to be said for just recognizing that you need to change, and after that comes putting the effort in. Understand that there will be days where you backslide and where you can’t accomplish as much as you want. This doesn’t mean that you are failure; all this means is that you are going to need to think about making sure that you know how you can do better the next day. This is something that you need to learn, and once you learn it, change, no matter where you want to make it, is going to be a lot easier.

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